On June 12, 1919, Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur slipped quietly into the command of the garrison in the Hudson Highlands, more commonly known as the United States Military Academy at West Point. He had chosen to forego the usual extravagant...

Veiw of the central barracks area looking north. These divisional barracks have covered porches and separate entrances. The roof of the Cadet Gymnasium, Storm King Mountain and the flag pole are visible in the background.